Day 1- Copenhagen, Denmark
Many pedestrian thoroughfares are lined with Renaissance palaces, picture-perfect parks historic merchant houses, and charming canals and waterways.
We found the original Cristus statue in a local church, saw crowds of Justin Beber fans, and even stayed in the same hotel as the famous boxer, Evander Holyfield. We made it to the LDS temple too.
Day 2- Warnemuende, Germany
Warnemuende is a sea resort and northmost district of Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, situated on the Baltic Sea in the northeast of Germany at the estuary of the river Warnow. Being a centre of maritime traffic, the district of Warnemuende comprises numerous navigational aids, the oldest is the lighthouse, which is currently still in use. Because of the low current and good sailing conditions, Warnemuende is one of the best sailing grounds in Germany. We spent our day relaxing on the beach, and walking along the coast of the beautiful resort town.
Day 3- at Sea
Day 4- Tallinn, Estonia
Founded in 1154, Estonia's capital is one of the oldest cities on the Baltic Sea and remains largely unchanged. We explored Upper Town, Lower Town Holy Ghost Church and numerous medieval merchants' homes.
Day 5&6- St. Petersburg, Russia
Built on a grand scale like the visions of its founder, Peter the Great, St. Petersburg has regained much of the sophistication it earned and then lost during its many transformations. The strong European influences of this once imperial capital are simply fascinating.
We rode the subway, visited the Church of our Savior on Spilt Blood, toured the Hermitage, and topped it off with a bus tour of the entire city.
Day 7- Helsinki, Finland
Finland's capital is a blend of classical and modern architecture with Russian and Swedish influences. We shopped Market Square, visited Senate Square and Temppeliaukio Church, carved from solid granite. We also had the chance to ride the train 20 minutes north to the Helsinki LDS Temple.
Day 8- Stockholm, Sweden
Laced by an ingenious network of waterways and bridges strung between a freshwater lake and the sea, Stockholm was easily seen on foot, after we took the tender boat to land, the rode a 40 minute train to the city. Its gabled old townhouses peer over cobblestone streets, while its magnificent 17th-century palace sits watching over the harbor. Our favorite places in Stockholm was Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Peace Museum.
Day 9- at Sea
Day 10- Copenhagen, Denmark
We made it back, just in time to hop in a taxi to the airport. We had a wonderful trip and will always have great memories of our first cruise.
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